APRICOT ALMOND BLONDIES
My mom shared this recipe with me after sampling these cookies at a bed-and-breakfast. For a little variation, I sometimes substitute cranberries and pecans for the apricots and almonds. -Amy Forkner, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips, almonds and apricots., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APRICOT AND ALMOND CHELSEA BUNS
This recipe from BBC Good Food is a new variation on an old favourite. I have adapted it for the bread machine.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 buns
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the dough ingredients into the mixer of your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer and set for the dough cycle.
- When the dough is ready, roll out on a lightly floured surface into a rough 20 cm by 30 cm rectangle.
- Spread the dough evenly with the soft butter, then sprinkle with the apricots, almonds and sugar.
- Roll up firmly like a Swiss roll from one of the long sides. Dampen the open edge to help it stick if you need to.
- Cut into 8 even slices with a sharp knife, shape into round pinwheels, then arrange in a greased 21 cm or 23 cm cake tin, cut side up.
- Cover with a clean, damp tea towel and let rise in a a warm place for about 20 minutes until roughly doubled in size.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Bake for 10 more minutes until golden brown.
- Melt the jam with 1 tablespoons water, brush over the tops of the buns, then sprinkle with a few more flaked almonds.
ALMOND APRICOT BREAD
My mother, who is a big apricot and almond fan, inspired me to create this recipe. The teachers at our children's school look forward to me making these pretty loaves each Christmas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Set aside 1 tablespoon baby food for glaze. In another bowl, beat the egg, 3/4 cup milk, oil, 1 teaspoon almond extract and remaining baby food. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in almonds and apricots. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, reserved baby food, and remaining milk and extract until smooth. Drizzle over bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APRICOT ALMOND BUNS
Make and share this Apricot Almond Buns recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vina7737
Categories Breads
Time 1h34m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.
- Heat milk, water and 3 tbs margarine to 120F -130F.
- Add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer.
- Add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat at high speed 2 minutes.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
- Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
- Set in greased bowl; grease top.
- Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down.
- Divide in half; roll each to a 14 x 9 inch rectangle.
- Brush with melted margarine; sprinkle with remaining brown sugar, apricots and almonds.
- Roll each up from long side; seal seams.
- Cute each roll into 7 slices.
- Make 2 cuts in side of each slice, 2/3 the way through.
- Fan sections; set on greased baking sheet.
- Cover; let rise until doubled.
- Bake at 375F 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool.
- Glaze if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 186.8, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 16.7, Protein 7.3
BAKED APRICOTS WITH ALMOND TOPPING
A short time in the oven softens sweet apricots and intensifies their flavor. The buttery almond-and-brown-sugar topping turns golden after baking, adding a nutty crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Process almonds and brown sugar in a food processor until almonds are finely chopped. Add butter; process until just combined.
- Place apricot halves, cut sides up, in buttered baking dish. Cover top of each apricot half with almond mixture. Bake until apricots are soft and almond mixture is deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer 3 apricot halves to each serving plate. Serve warm.
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The History of Chelsea Buns
Chelsea buns are a British pastry that originated in the 18th century. They were first sold at the Bun House in Chelsea, London, which was a popular meeting place for artists, writers, and other creative people. The Bun House was known for its delicious buns, which were a favorite of King George II and his wife, Queen Caroline. The original Chelsea buns were made with a yeasted dough, flavored with currants, and baked in a spiral shape. They were brushed with sugar syrup and served hot with butter. Today, Chelsea buns are still popular in the UK, and variations of the recipe can be found all over the world.The Ingredients Used in Apricot and Almond Chelsea Buns
To make apricot and almond chelsea buns, you will need the following ingredients:- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp water
The Process of Making Apricot and Almond Chelsea Buns
Making apricot and almond chelsea buns is a fairly simple process that requires some patience and attention to detail. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make them:- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Add the milk mixture and the egg to the flour mixture, and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the apricot jam and chopped almonds over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge, and pinch the ends to seal.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the buns are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Mix together the powdered sugar and water to make a glaze, and drizzle over the buns.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.